Chili's Grill & Bar #155 Degrades its Sanitary Rating

Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, to scoop cooked fries in wait staff area. Priority: Basic

Intermediate - Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ready to eat quinoa in walk in cooler. Priority: Intermediate

Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and no longer cleanable, on cook line. Priority: Basic

High Priority - Observed: Dented / rusted cans present, whole mandarin orange in the dry storage area. See stop sale. Priority: High Priority

Basic - Observed: Employee eating/drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Wait staff drinking from an open beverage container. Priority : Basic

High Priority - Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before changing gloves and / or putting on gloves to work with food. Cook at cookline. Priority: High Priority

Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cellphone over reach in cooler in kitchen. Priority: Basic

Intermediate - Observed: Encrusted material on can opener blade. Priority: Intermediate

Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting, pans on shelf in were washing area. Priority: Basic

Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and / or soil deposits, panini press. Priority: Intermediate

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in sink. Vodka bottle at hand wash sink at bar. Priority: Intermediate

Basic - Observed: In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container , in dried herbs in waitstaff area. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Open dumpster lid. Priority: Basic

Intermediate - Observed: Potentially Hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. pasta 56 F at walk in cooler. Priority: Intermediate

High Priority - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. For cut tomatoes in service area. Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: Toxic substance / chemical improperly stored, sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority

Basic - Observed: Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not store in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table. Priority: Basic

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, raw chicken over drinks in can

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.

Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.

Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.

Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.

Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.

Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.

Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef, poultry 44° in walk in cooler

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. In bar

Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.

Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Wet wiping cloth exceeds 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, storing containers and rag.

Observed employee with no hair restraint.

Cover for equipment not designed to provide protection from contamination, drip pan overflowing onto grill. Corrected On Site.

Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.

Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.

Observed residue/grime build-up on nonfood-contact surface, mopsink .

Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, on warewashing machine.

Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, reardoor.

Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, ac vents.

Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans, see stop sale.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination, bag of rice in storage room.Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raww chicken stored next to raw beef in kairak reach in cooler by fryers.Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, cooked corn, in walk-in-cooler.

Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.

Observed employee with no hair restraint.

Observed equipment in poor repair, gaskets delfield reach in cooler by fryers.

Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.

Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, on warewashing machine.

Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, in storage room. Corrected On Site.

Waste line missing at soda gun holster, at bar.

Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.

Wet mop not hung to dry.

No Violations Were Observed

In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. tongs on flank steak in reachin cooler.

Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Dishwasher handled soiled untensils then clean without washing hands

Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Taco fry cooler.

Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled next to flat grill.Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Behind bar.

Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on shelving under grill.

Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knife

Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. Server area hand sink has been converted to a dump sink. Must be returned to use as a handsink only.Additionnal sinks or plan review may be required due to equipment changes. This violation must be corrected by : 4/22/11.

Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. No handsink behind bar. Only 2 handsinks in all food prep areas, kitchen & bar.This violation must be corrected by : 4/22/11.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked ribs Corrected On Site by icing down.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef in walkin cooler, temporarily Corrected On Site by icing down . Will return to check status of walkin cooler later today.

Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walkin cooler, will return later today to recheck temps.Corrected On Site, refridgeration repair on site.

Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.

Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. expo cooler. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzle. Bar.

Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind deep fat fryers

Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Expo line.

Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Plate reachin on cook's line.

Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. By flat grill on side.

Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Server line.

Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Both at bar.

Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink by mop sink.

Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees near walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.

Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cook's line

Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. storeroom Corrected On Site.

Plumbing system in disrepair. cold water foot pedal missing at handsink by mopsink

Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

No Violations Were Observed

In use food dispensing utensils properly stored

Critical - Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof

Critical - Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed

Critical - Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed

Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored

Clean clothes, hair restraints

Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean

Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean

Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean

Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation

Plumbing installed and maintained

Plumbing installed and maintained